Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
February 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
4 / 5
El Rey de los Tacos currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 2, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Latest Inspection Details
February 2, 2026
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 4
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Rey de los Tacos has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its October 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Rey de los Tacos's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Rey de los Tacos's current NYC health grade?
El Rey de los Tacos currently has a A grade.
When was El Rey de los Tacos last inspected?
El Rey de los Tacos was last inspected on February 2, 2026.
What was El Rey de los Tacos's latest inspection score?
El Rey de los Tacos's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did El Rey de los Tacos have in its latest inspection?
El Rey de los Tacos had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Rey de los Tacos located?
El Rey de los Tacos is located at 49-06 43rd Avenue in Queens, NY 11377.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40964100
Last updated: June 26, 2026